About Nicole

Nicole Bentz joined S3 Ventures in 2021 and is currently a Senior Associate with the firm. Nicole’s responsibilities include evaluating potential investments and supporting portfolio companies including BrainCheck, Genda, Liquibase, Plural, RepVue, Sudozi, Sumatra, and Upkey.

Prior to joining S3, Nicole spent three years at Flyover Capital where she was focused on evaluating new investments and supporting early-stage technology companies throughout the region. Nicole also worked at PwC, advising Fortune 500 clients with the technology and financial services industries.

Nicole graduated from the University of Kansas with a B.S. in Accounting and a Masters in Accounting, with a concentration in Consulting and Advisory. Nicole was previously a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in the state of Missouri. In 2020, Nicole was recognized as a part of Kansas City Ingram’s 20 in Their Twenties for her support of local entrepreneurs. Nicole is an active member of AllRaise and a Peer Mentor for the NVCA’s VC University.

Nicole Recommends…

Shoe Dog (book)
Thinking, Fast and Slow (book)